Chapter 247: Use whatever means to deal with your love rival

"Haha, just kidding, look at your pale face." Old Wang laughed heartily.

Old Sha wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, feeling a huge relief: "Brother Wang's joke nearly made my heart jump out of my chest."

"Joking aside," Old Wang changed the tone, smiling, "but that guy in the red cloak and I do have some history. He calls himself Aaron..."

Aaron? History?

Old Sha’s heart, which had just settled down, skipped a beat again.

This was clearly inviting trouble.

Honestly, Wang Feng was a friend of the captain, someone he needed to curry favor with. If it were a local beastman organization or a merchant who had offended him, Old Sha wouldn’t hesitate. As the liaison for the Half-Beast Pirate Group on the Free Islands, dealing with such minor figures was a piece of cake. But Aaron...

Looking at his attire and seeing him surrounded by two naval admirals who treated him like a brother, Old Sha immediately recognized this person.

The Heroic Sword, Aaron, the legitimate prince of the Debon Duchy!

Damn... Forget his status, just his strength alone was enough to rival Captain Sycis, a terrifying figure. Asking me, a nobody, to deal with him?

This is a joke, right?

"Really, what a blind dog!" Old Sha pretended not to recognize the name, smiling as he asked: "What did this guy do to offend Brother Wang?"

"This guy was disrespectful to my wife today on the street!" Wang Feng said with a sigh. "Such a shameless lecher, it’s one thing to stare at other women on the street, but to stare at my wife? Isn’t that infuriating?"

Infuriating indeed, and getting angry doesn’t cost anything.

"Damn!" Old Sha flew into a rage, slamming his thigh. "He’s gone too far! Brother Wang, don’t worry, leave this to me. Once my little brother sobers up tomorrow, we’ll make a good plan, gather a few reliable brothers, scout the place, and then give him a good beating. We won’t stop until he’s soiled his pants..."

I’m leaving tomorrow morning, and you’re only planning now?

Old Wang looked at Old Sha with a chuckling smile, saying meaningfully, "Old Sha, he just glanced at my wife a few times, tried to chat her up, and I drove him away. It’s annoying, but it’s not worth going to beat him up or anything. We’re all civilized people! Let’s play a harmless prank on him, make him lose some face, that’s enough."

"Returning kindness for grievances! Brother Wang, you truly have a broad mind, I admire you!" Old Sha immediately gave a thumbs-up. Hearing Wang Feng’s tone, it didn’t seem like he wanted him to kidnap, beat, or kill anyone.

He originally planned to just pay lip service to Old Wang and be done with it, since Wang Feng had already booked his ship and was leaving tomorrow. But if it was just a bit of mischief, a joke, that would be even easier. Despite this Heroic Sword’s great strength and deep background, he was known in the Duchy of Debang as a sword enthusiast, a man of manners, a true noble. Such a person, even if offended slightly, wouldn’t cause any trouble.

Old Sha said with enthusiasm, "So what do you suggest, Brother Wang? I have no objections, I’ll follow your lead!"

Wang Feng smiled, then mysteriously beckoned Old Sha closer.

Old Sha leaned in, listening as Old Wang described his plan...

At first, Old Sha was puzzled, but gradually his eyes lit up, and finally, he burst into laughter: "Brother Wang, you really know how to have fun! This is much more interesting than having the brothers tie him up and beat him! Let’s do it this way, I’ll take care of everything. Rest assured, Brother Wang, I won’t let you down!"

"Haha, it’s just a spur-of-the-moment idea. If it doesn’t work out, it’s no big deal," Wang Feng laughed heartily, tossing a money bag over: "Old Sha, we’re parting ways tomorrow, who knows when we’ll meet again. You and the other brothers have taken good care of us on the ship these past days. This money is for the brothers to drink with. As for you, although you’re under my brother Sycis, after spending these days together, I find you to be a decent and compatible person, smart and talented! I consider you a brother and friend. Giving you money would be looking down on you. When you have time, come visit me in Aurora City. It’s like coming home, good brother, I’ll make sure you’re comfortable!"

Old Sha’s face showed a mix of surprise and joy.

Although it might just be a casual remark because he needed help, who was Wang Feng?

Other pirates might not know, thinking he was just a hostage who paid ransom and pleased Captain Sycis, but as Sycis’ confidant, Old Sha knew a little more. This young Wang Feng actually had significant background, and not just him, but his wife seemed to be a prominent figure in the League of Blades, someone even Captain Sycis had to treat with great respect!

For such a big shot to call him a brother and friend, even if it was to get him to do something, it was still a sign of great respect.

In comparison, the money was nothing.

"I don’t dare to be called a brother," Old Sha raised his wine glass: "Thank you for your trust, Brother Wang! If I ever have the chance to go to Aurora City, I will definitely visit you! I’ll drink to that, Brother Wang, you take it easy!"

"What’s this about being casual? Let’s drink together; I never keep fish company when I drink!"

...

The next morning, when Old Wang got up, Brother Da was already waiting in the hotel lobby downstairs.

This trip to Bingling had been far more circuitous than expected, taking much longer than anticipated. Karida had always been deeply concerned about matters back at Rose, her stress far greater than Wang Feng could imagine.

As the return date approached, she seemed to have relaxed somewhat. Even when Old Wang nearly missed the boat, he didn’t get angry. Seeing him come down with sleepy eyes and a small backpack, he simply said, "Let’s go."

The sky had only just begun to brighten, yet the pier was already alive with commotion. The early hours were a hectic time, as numerous ships prepared to depart. Since midnight, the **beasts** had been diligently loading and unloading goods. At this very moment, a chorus of shouting and ship horns blended together on the dock, welcoming the morning sun with an energetic air.

At the pier, dozens of cargo ships were lined up side by side. The Nisan had already docked yesterday afternoon, and Old Wang and Karida had checked it out, so it wasn’t hard to find.

This was a large cargo ship, not the biggest among the many cargo ships at the dock, but certainly not small either. Its sky-blue paint blended well with the sea, serving as a modest camouflage. Of course, if pirates really targeted it, such camouflage would be of little use.

As they approached, they could see workers still loading things onto the Nisan, and some passengers were boarding the ship. Karida and Old Wang’s belongings had already been sent to the ship’s hold yesterday, so they each carried only a small bag. Just as they were about to board, they heard someone call from behind, "Your Highness Karida, please wait a moment!"

Karida and Old Wang turned around simultaneously to see Aaron, whom they had met yesterday.

Old Wang immediately chuckled, “Brother, you’re truly a master of divination. One look at this kid’s posture, and you know what he’s up to. I wonder how Old Sha’s business is going…”

Behind Aaron were two beast laborers carrying a large chest, looking like they had been waiting for a while. They quickly walked over and smiled at Karida and Wang Feng, saying, "Meeting Your Highness Karida yesterday was a great honor for Aaron. Unfortunately, Your Highness had important matters to attend to, and we didn’t have the chance to talk more, which left me feeling quite regretful. Today, I’ve come to see you off, hoping you won’t think me too presumptuous."

This guy always seemed to be impeccably polite, which made him rather likable. Karida smiled but didn’t speak. Old Wang, however, quickly interjected, "Not at all, not at all! Too much politeness is never a problem! Oh, Your Highness Aaron, why bring a gift? You’re too kind. What’s in this box?"